Principal Research Data and Service Engineer

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$137,600 - $294,000
Data
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity

Description For Principal Research Data and Service Engineer

Microsoft Security AI Research team is seeking a Principal Research Data and Service Engineer to join their applied science team focused on defending Microsoft through applied AI innovation. This role combines cutting-edge AI research with practical security applications, working at the intersection of security, AI, and large-scale systems engineering. The position involves establishing and building processes and structures to empower research scenarios, from data engineering to creating agentic AI systems and security-focused language models. The role offers an opportunity to work with applied scientists to develop systems solving real-world security challenges, utilizing Microsoft's unique position in understanding defensive and offensive security expertise. The team's work directly impacts billions of users worldwide, defending against digital threats and regulatory challenges. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with state-of-the-art AI technology in security applications.

Last updated 21 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Research Data and Service Engineer

  • Respond to incidents and complex issues with major customers by identifying and troubleshooting issues
  • Improve product development and operations across organizations by sharing insights and best practices
  • Create infrastructure, services, and data pipelines using cloud technologies
  • Collaborate with researchers on design, development, and implementation of technology research projects
  • Research and develop understanding of tools and technologies to improve product quality
  • Incorporate state-of-the-art research solutions to solve complex security challenges

Requirements For Principal Research Data and Service Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 12+ years technical experience in software engineering, statistics, predictive analytics, research
  • 4+ years of experience building, scaling and operating cloud services in Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • 4+ years of relevant industry experience driving cutting-edge research into real world impact
  • 4+ years of experience working with large-scale data processing tools
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check

Benefits For Principal Research Data and Service Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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